Medical devices can be life-saving, but when something goes wrong with the equipment, it can be life-altering or even life-ending. In these tragic situations, those who suffer harm can pursue legal help to get compensation for the resulting losses.
Gill Ports Hoste LLC has represented many clients injured by medical device mistakes, and we are committed to holding device manufacturers and negligent doctors accountable for the damage. We provide the personalized attention clients expect from a small firm, but offer ample resources and decades of legal knowledge to help you build the strongest possible claim.
To find out more about how our Chicago medical device errors lawyers can help you, give us a call or contact us online today.
Common types of malfunctioning devices
Mistakes related to a medical device can include errors made in its design or manufacture, or errors involved in how and when a medical care provider uses it.
Some of the most common issues with medical devices include:
- Pelvic mesh that erodes or migrates
- Metal-on-metal hip implants that degrade and release toxic metals throughout the body
- Faulty pacemakers or defibrillators that don’t deliver necessary shocks
- Insulin pumps that fail to correctly administer insulin
- Failures with CPAP machines, ventilators, oxygen concentrators, or other respiratory equipment
- Surgical equipment issues, such as problems with robotic surgical systems
- Surgical warming blankets that are prone to contamination and spread infection
Gill Ports Hoste LLC has extensive experience representing clients harmed by these or other medical devices that were supposed to offer relief.
Who is responsible when a medical device error occurs?
When a medical device error occurs, you may be able to pursue a claim against:
- The manufacturer of the device, if there was a problem with the item itself
- The doctor who implanted the device, if the doctor’s mistake caused or contributed to health problems
- The employer of a doctor whose negligence was the cause of the harm
If the device manufacturer made an error, you would need to pursue a product liability claim or argue that the defendant could be liable for negligent failure to warn or a design defect.
If the issue was with the doctor’s recommendation or use of the device, you’d need to pursue a medical malpractice claim.
Gill Ports Hoste LLC has decades of experience with both defective product claims and medical negligence claims. We’ll work to identify the right defendants, gather evidence, find expert witnesses, and build the best case possible.
Getting help from a Chicago medical device errors lawyer today
Cases involving medical device errors are complicated because there could be many different points along the way where mistakes happen, from the time a device is designed and manufactured until the time it is implanted in your body.
Gill Ports Hoste LLC is uniquely qualified to help you identify the cause of the error and pursue justice. We have been representing victims for 90+ years, so we know the law and have an understanding of these types of claims. We also have a history of $10+ million verdicts that few other firms can replicate.
Of course, every case is different, and the outcome of yours will depend on the case details. Our Chicago medical device errors lawyers will fight from day one to help you get the compensation you deserve. Give us a call or schedule a free consultation to learn more.